SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014 segment	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments			1
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 292,301	$ 242,630	$ 834,948	$ 725,561
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	43,399	45,075	125,807	137,484
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	100,181	67,769	297,068	208,890
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	79,947	76,302	221,959	231,369
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	68,774	53,484	190,114	147,818
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	155,475	124,411	439,477	379,625
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	42,461	34,445	121,021	106,609
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	85,767	75,900	251,012	221,616
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 8,598	$ 7,874	$ 23,438	$ 17,711